- The U.S. is trying to expand from bombing suspected drug boats to joint ground operations in countries like Ecuador, Colombia and Honduras after a year of strikes that killed hundreds.
- Some regional governments have cooperated or signaled openness, while others push back — Guatemala denies agreeing to operations and Mexico resists U.S. troops on its soil.
- Critics warn the move could cause civilian casualties, spark sovereignty backlash and create political blowback even among U.S.-aligned leaders.
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